Where and How to Vote

Voting

Where and How to Vote

Current Election Information

A Photo ID is required to vote. Here is the list of IDs in English and Spanish that you can use.

 

New: This Interactive Map of Smith County allows a user to enter their address to view the precinct in which they reside, as well as the districts they are eligible to vote on. Users can also view where an address is located in relation to a polling place, either early voting or on Election Day.

November 3, 2026 November General Election

 

Important Dates

  • January 2, 2026 – First Day to Submit an Application for Ballot by Mail
  • October 5, 2026, Last Day to Register to Vote. You can check your registration status and address.
  • October 19, 2026 – First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
  • October 23, 2026 – Last Day to Submit an Application for a Ballot by Mail (received, not postmarked)
  • October 30, 2026 – Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
  • November 3, 2026 – Election Day
  • November 4, 2026 – Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail (postmarked by 7 pm on November 3, 2026)

 

The Smith County Elections Office will begin live streaming the voted ballots when early voting ballots are delivered to the office in their ballot boxes the evening of October 30, 2026 and will continue to do so 24 hours a day until after the votes are canvassed. This is being done to comply with Section 127.1232(b) of the Texas Election Code.

 

View the Livestream here.

 

Voting Locations & Times

Early voting locations are open every day during early voting.

Dates & Hours

  • Monday to Friday, October 19 to 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 24 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Monday to Friday, October 26 to 30 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Election Day Vote Centers

November 3, 2026, from 7 am to 7 pm

Map of Polling Places

 

Orders of Election

2026-11 Arp Order of Special Election (PDF)
2026-11 ESD1 Order of Election (PDF)
2026-11 ESD2 Order of Election (PDF)
2026-11 SCAD Order of Election (PDF)
2026-11 Smith Co Order of Election (PDF)
2026-11 Tyler Order of Election (PDF)
2026-11 Whitehouse Order of Election (PDF)